Sewing Classes & Courses
Elna does not offer sewing classes. Rather, we stimulate job opportunities for those who are able to offer this specialized and often personal service.
Elna does offer introductory training on every elna product in which our customers invest, this includes elna sewing machines and accessories etc. Instructions are also available on most sewing feet on www.elna.com.
Click on accessories. Select the foot. Click on image to enlarge or download PDF. Need information? Click on sewing ideas, select project and click. Download instructions, click on PDF.
Below is a list of sewing teachers/schools/colleges etc. who offer sewing, embroidery, quilting, and sew-craft classes/courses. Elna does not warrant, has no financial interest, and has no preference in any of those listed below. The list recorded here is to assist teachers and pupils who have an interest in sewing. Elna cannot be held liable for any loss as result of any transaction between pupil and training facility listed below. For info contact the teacher/college direct.
Sew Creative
Formal & Informal Classes
Beginner, intermediate & advanced courses in sewing/dressmaking, pattern-making, overlocking & tailoring
Duration:
Short & extended courses, certificate courses, corporate skills training
Contact Details:
Port Elizabeth
021 880 0775
info@sewcreative.co.za
www.sewcreative.co.za
357 Opportunities
Formal
Beginners
Duration:
2 Courses
Contact Details:
Pretoria
071 194 9291
trudi@357opportunities.co.za
Stitchwitch
Informal
Beginners to Advanced
Duration:
Different Courses
Contact Details:
Pretoria
012 993 5020
info@stitchwitch.co.za
www.stitchwitch.co.za
Sew Fabulous
Informal
All basic sewing techniques to novices
Duration:
4hr classes, once a week, for 9 consecutive weeks
Contact Details:
Pretoria
083 271 3545
joey@sewfabulous.co.za
www.sewfabulous.co.za
Trudi
Formal
Beginners / Advanced
Duration:
Varies
Contact Details:
Pretoria
071 194 9291
sewpvr@gmail.com
Hanet Sew Easy Hannelie
Informal
Beginners / Advanced
Duration:
Varies
Contact Details:
Pretoria
083 973 9393
Careylee van der Walt
Informal
Beginners / Advanced
Duration:
Varies
Contact Details:
Pretoria
079 711 9907
Lap en Lint Borduurgenot NK
Informal
Beginners / Advanced
Duration:
Varies
Contact Details:
Pretoria Tuine
079 574 1220
Lorraine Kruger
Informal
Dressmaking / Beginners needlework / Wedding dresses / Machine embroidery
Duration:
Varies
Contact Details:
Montana
082 899 0095
lorraine28@telkomsa.net
Vivi
Informal
Beginners / Clothing Design
Duration:
Varies
Contact Details:
Eastleigh / Edenvale
011 454 5530
Annetjie Whelan
Informal
Beginners to Advanced
Duration:
As required
Contact Details:
Springs
082 447 8375
Paddy77@webmail.co.za
Darelle Gerritsen
Formal & Informal
Advanced / Lingerie
Duration:
3 times per week
Contact Details:
Benoni
082 773 1386
darelldg@gmail.com
Spinnerin
Informal
Patchwork / Quilting & Ribbon Embroidery
Duration:
Saturdays
Contact Details:
Benoni
011 967 1163
hanli.smit@gmail.com
Chick-Tique
Formal & Informal
Beginners / Advanced / Quilting / Embroidery
Duration:
Different courses
Contact Details:
Benoni
082 773 1386
darelldg@gmail.com
Nikki Philipson
Formal & Informal
Beginners / Intermediate / Advanced Sewing
Sewing Lessons, Dressmaking, Pattern-Making & Tailoring
Duration:
As required
Contact Details:
Dunvegan (near Edenvale)
083 373 1563
trulyandtruly@gmail.com
Jeanette
Informal
Sewing Lessons
Duration:
As required
Contact Details:
Van Riebeeck Park
082 415 3374
Sumaya Cassim
Informal
Beginners / Advanced
Duration:
Basic 6 months to advanced
Contact Details:
Northcliff
082 333 7891
summycassim@gmail.com
Craft Classes Elna Deco Park
Informal
Sewing Craft
Duration:
4 Hours every 4 weeks
Contact Details:
Northriding Deco Park
011 462 2437
decopark@elna.co.za
So and Sew Shelly
Informal
Sewing Lessons
Duration:
1 Hour per week
Contact Details:
Johannesburg
078 687 6165
Mary Anne Shaw
Formal
Dress Making / Beginner & Advanced Sewing / Garment Construction
Duration:
Weekdays 09h00 – 15h00
Contact Details:
Randpark Ridge
082 256 9725
shawfamily@telkomsa.net
Elna Westrand
Informal
Beginners Sewing – Underwear
Duration:
1 Day p/week (4hrs) Ongoing & 1 Day p/week (4hrs) for 3 weeks
Contact Details:
Roodepoort – Wilrogate
011 764 3173
louisa@elna-westrand.co.za
Tracey Meier
Informal
Basic Sewing / Quilting for beginners
Duration:
Sewing: 5 Lessons – Every Sunday from 10:00 - 13:00
Quilting: Friday evenings – 2 hours (6 hours in total – every 2nd Friday)
Contact Details:
Pavilion – Westvile
083 262 5936
ladyjsewinglessons@gmail.com
Meera
Informal
Beginners / Sarie blouses / Eastern Wear
Duration:
3 hours
Contact Details:
Elna Pavilion – Westvile
082 950 1700
Helena Olivier
Informal
Machine Embroidery Technique Classes
Duration:
First Saturday of Every Month
Contact Details:
Hillcrest
083 229 6652
johannolivier@telkomsa.net
Meera
Informal
Dressmaking Classes
Duration:
3 hours every Wednesday Morning
Contact Details:
Hillcrest
082 950 1700
Sue Cameron (Master Quilter)
Informal
Quilting Classes / Beginners / Intermediate to Advanced
Duration:
As requested
Contact Details:
Hillcrest
082 854 9883
Eileen Lewis
Informal
Beginners to Advanced / Easy Pattern Making & Supply of Pivot Ruler
Duration:
As requested
Contact Details:
Upper Highway
031 764 3920
eilleen@lewis.co.za
www.easypatternmaking.co.za
Cheryl Kelly from Not Off the Rails
Informal
Dressmaking
Duration:
As requested
Contact Details:
Upper Highway
031 765 1744
cheryl@klr.co.za
Crochet School – Maria
Informal
Beginners to Advanced
Duration:
Every Tuesday from 10h00 – 12h00
Contact Details:
Hillcrest
082 876 7386
Rookaya
Informal
Hand Wilk / Sild Ribbon Embroidery
Duration:
Wednesday & Saturday – 4hrs each lesson
Contact Details:
Westville
031 267 0895
Janine
Informal
Beginners Quilting
Duration:
5 Sessions
Contact Details:
Ballito
074 786 4567
handtohandsa@gmail.com
Cate
Informal
Knitting / Crocheting
Duration:
One on One Sessions
Contact Details:
Umhlanga
079 781 9352
cate2771@gmail.com
Mira Sarawan
Formal
Beginners
Duration:
Thursdays & Saturdays
Contact Details:
Elna Gateway – Umhlanga
031 566 6819
gateway@elna.co.za
Janice
Informal
Sewing Crafts
Duration:
3 hours per lesson
Contact Details:
Queensburgh
083 225 7053
jandebb@worldonline.co.za
The Dianne D.Studio
Informal
Beginners & Advanced
Duration:
3 hour classes, every 2nd Saturday
Contact Details:
Pietermaritzburg
084 240 1992
dduckworth@telkomsa.net
Bhikas School of Fashion
Formal
Beginners
Duration:
6 months
Contact Details:
Pietermaritzburg
033 345 4671
sofdesigns@3i.co.za
Lowveld Sewing Academy – Surrette Braack
Formal
1-year Course and Holiday Sewing programs for children
Duration:
1hr once p/week. Students take 10-11 months to complete a level
Contact Details:
Nelspruit
083 400 1849
elnanelspruit@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/lowveldsewingacademy
Marietta
Informal Classes
Duration:
Short courses
Contact Details:
Boston – Bellville
082 359 7083
mnorthcote@gmail.com
Northlink College – Mrs. Bell
Formal Classes
Beginners / Advanced
Duration:
Short courses - months
Contact Details:
Bellville
021 970 9000
info@northlink.co.za
Christine Coetzee
Informal – Private or Groups
Beginners sewing
Duration:
Weekends – to be arranged
Contact Details:
Brackenfell / Stellenbosch
082 695 1779
christine@sewacademy.co.za
Elves at Work
Informal and Formal
Beginner to Advanced Sewing: Classes, membership, specialized courses, equipment & pattern sales
Duration:
Various Options (From 1hr – 1yr)
Contact Details:
Brackenfell / Stellenbosch
021 447 0446
info@elvsesatwork.co.za
www.elvesatwork.co.za
Fedisa
Formal
Fashion Design Degree
Duration:
1yr Diploma or 3yr Degree
Contact Details:
Cape Town
021 424 0975
info@fedisa.co.za
www.fedisa.co.za
The Sew Much Fun Studio
Informal and Formal
Beginners, intermediate & advanced courses in sewing/dressmaking, pattern-making, overlocking and tailoring
Duration:
5 week, 12 week, 20 week & Full time courses available
Contact Details:
Cape Town
021 424 0975
liezel@thesewmuchfunstudio.com
www.thesewmuchfunstudio.com
CTCFD
Formal
Beginner to Advanced Fashion Design
Duration:
Part Time or Full Time (From 1yr – 3yrs)
Contact Details:
Mowbray, Cape Town
021 224 0727
info@daf-academy.co.za
www.daf-academy.co.za
iSEW with MASCHKA
Informal
Beginner to Advanced Sewing
Duration:
Weekly Classes
Contact Details:
Claremont, Cape Town
072 814 5787
isewwithmascha@gmail.com
Sew it Together Studio – Robin Wainwright
Garment construction
Beginners level 1
Duration:
2 hour sessions
Contact Details:
Muizenberg
072 311 8442
sew.it.together.studio@gmail.com
Sunette Burger
Informal
Quilting
Duration:
Weekly sessions
Contact Details:
Durbanville
021 981 0424
Jitters Bug - Charlene
Informal
Quilting
Duration:
Hours
Contact Details:
Durbanville
076 907 1403
saundersrc@gmail.com
Christine Coetzee
Informal
Beginner and Advanced Sewing or Overlockers
Duration:
1-3 hours per week
Contact Details:
Mosselbay (Reebok)
082 695 1779
christine@sewacademy.co.za
Yvonne
Informal
Embroidery
Duration:
Classes scheduled as needed
Contact Details:
Table View
072 348 8193
yvonnecastelyn@yahoo.com
Elizabeth Galloway Academy of Fashion Design
Formal
Fashion as career/designing/pattern making etc
Duration:
Introduction to Fashion Design – 3yr full time
1yr part-time program / diploma – fashion design
Contact Details:
Stellenbosch
021 880 0775
info@elizabethgalloway.co.za
www.elizabethgalloway.co.za
Sew and Sensation
Informal & Formal
Beginners / Advanced / Quilting / Embroidery
Duration:
Tues: Informal Classes – 3hrs
Wed: Private p/hr
Thurs & Fri: Quilting & Craft Classes etc
Contact Details:
Somerset West
021 851 0053
sew.n.sensations@telkomsa.net